Darlene Kelly

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About

Trauma doesn't have to define a life's journey. This philosophy guides Darlene Kelly's approach to therapy, where she combines compassion with evidence-based techniques to help clients navigate through life's uncertainties and find solid ground for growth.

Darlene Kelly specializes in working with children, adolescents, and individuals who have experienced significant trauma. Her integrated approach draws from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and play therapy. This multifaceted strategy allows her to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs, fostering both mental and physical wellness through clearing, shifting, and holding oneself gently and compassionately.

Kelly's academic journey began at Utah State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. She furthered her expertise by obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. However, it's not just her education that informs her practice; Kelly's own experiences with life-changing losses and challenges have deepened her understanding and empathy, equipping her with valuable tools and skills to guide others through difficult times.

Beyond her private practice, Darlene's professional experience spans various challenging environments. She has worked as a psychiatric technician in a mental hospital and as a counselor at a residential treatment and foster care facility for troubled and refugee children and adolescents. This diverse background has honed her skills in addressing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, PTSD, grief and loss, sex trafficking, immigration stress, and acculturation.

Darlene Kelly believes that even at rock bottom, there's an opportunity for a fresh start. She creates a safe environment where growth can flourish, helping clients to clear mental obstacles, shift perspectives, and hold themselves with gentleness and compassion. For those seeking a therapist who combines professional expertise with personal understanding, Darlene Kelly offers a path towards healing and renewed strength.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Logan, UT
  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Phoenix, AZ

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • Anxiety
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • PTSD
  • Trauma

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Locations

Counseling of Alexandria - Main Office
119 Oronoco St, 2nd Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314

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